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Old May 9, 2010 | 3:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Intrepid
Nonetheless the statement in the WSJ article:
"Over roughly the last two decades, Bombardier jets have suffered at least eight accidents or serious incidents stemming from loss of lift caused by ice buildup on their wings, according to aviation safety experts." It bothers me.
Note that the 'experts' said Bombardier jets, which includes the Challenger series as well. I can only find 2* occurrences on ASN relating to the CRJ. Ice on the wings will bring down any airplane, particularly if you don't de-ice first. The AOA indicator doesn't help in such a situation; it's a spectator like the crew .

*And strictly speaking one, of those was a Global Express.
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